Are you one who is passionate about health system? Are you longing for change in the health system? This opportunity is for you to explore.
The state of public health has been difficult lately. A lack of resources and changing objectives are two issues that many workers are dealing with.
About the contest
It can be difficult to sustain the vigour and perseverance required to improve adolescent health outcomes, despite the hard work done every day by community-based groups, community health workers, youth program staff, youth ambassadors, and several other health professionals.
The 4 Youth by Youth Persistence is urging all young people to assist in identifying ways to help the workforce overcome obstacles in delivering youth-friendly HIV self-testing and preventive services as we approach World AIDS Day 2025.
The 4 Youth by Youth (4YBY) team has been working with communities, youth, and health professionals since 2018 to co-create HIV prevention services that are effective for you. Our goal now is to determine how we can continue to assist the workforce in overcoming the continuous obstacles in the field of public health.
Eligibility for the 4 Youth by Youth competion.
• Open to youth in Nigeria, ages 14-24 years old.
• Either team or individual submissions are welcome.
• No previous experience is required, and youth from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate.
Why you should Apply
The 4 Youth by Youth wants to hear from you through your stories;
1. It brings you visibility
2. Contribution to a greater cause.
3. Share your creativity through writing, art, music, videos, storytelling, poetry, or mixed media.
4. Show how you think we can support the workforce to persist and overcome challenges.
5. Bring out your ideas, energy, and persistence can shape the future of HIV prevention.
Theme of the competition
“PERSISTENCE “
Question :
“How might we persist in providing youth-friendly HIV self-testing and prevention services?“
How to submit and submission eligibility.
The 4 Youth by Youth allows this types of submissions which includes;
All forms of creative submissions:
• Essays
• Storytelling
• Letters
• Videos
• Artwork
• Mixed media content
• Or any other creative format that expresses your ideas
How the Essays will be judged
Once all submissions have been received, the entries will be examined by a panel of knowledgeable judges with a range of pertinent backgrounds using the judging standards listed below.
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Judging Criteria for the Contest:
• Relevance: How well does your idea demonstrate ways to persist through hurdles in providing youth-friendly HIV self-testing and prevention services?
• Clarity: How well does your submission get your message across? Is your idea clear, interesting, and easy to understand?
• Innovation: How creative and original is your idea? Are you presenting fresh and exciting ways to persist through hurdles in providing youth-friendly HIV self-testing and prevention services?
• Feasibility and Sustainability: How practical is your idea? Can your idea be easily expanded and maintained over time?
Benefits of the Contest
The top three entries will receive:
• 1st Place: ₦250,000
• 2nd Place: ₦150,000
• 3rd Place: ₦100,000
Additional Benefits:
• Recognition on social media
• The opportunity to make an impact
• Exposure to a global network of public health professionals
Timeline of the competition
There will be webinar on November 1st
Deadline of the essay competition
November 17, 2025.
On December 1, 2025, the top ten entries with the highest cumulative scores will pitch their submissions to a panel of judges at the 4YBY Annual World AIDS Day Event. Notifications for the invitation to pitch will be sent via email by November 24, 2025.
How to submit for the competion.
Method 1: Online form submission
• Submit using the online Google form
• Links to images, audio files, and video files can be embedded as hyperlinks in the text.
Method 2: WhatsApp submission
• Download your offline submission form.
• Send your filled submission form directly via WhatsApp to +234 909 049 6884
• Images, audio files, or video clips accompanying your text submissions can be forwarded as well.
Contest and submission Rules
1. Every submission will be reviewed in an anonymous manner. Kindly ensure that your entry does not contain any identifiable information, such as names or organisation names.
2. Submissions that have already been accepted for publication, published, or submitted elsewhere are not eligible, even if they have been edited or excerpted. Newspapers, newsletters, magazines, anthologies, books, websites, blogs, and social media are all examples of print and online publications that fall under this category.
3. Regardless of circulation or print run size, this regulation is applicable.
4. By taking part, you allow us to use all or a portion of your work in publications, marketing collateral, social media, and other program-related venues.
5. Disqualification will occur at any point during the evaluation process for noncompliance.
6. Avoid the use of A.I in your writing.
How to apply.
a. Read all the instructions well till you understand what you are to do.
b. Go through your work over and over until you are satisfied that you did the right thing.
c. Proofread and check the originality.
d. Click on the link below to read more about the contents and apply.
